1877 Quarter Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1877 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1877 Quarter variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1877 Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $20.00 - $288.00

  Uncirculated: $3.25 - $27,025.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $10.50 - $595.55

  Uncirculated: $221.50 - $3,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $20.00 - $375.00

  Uncirculated: $400.00 - $25,000.00

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1877-CC Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $21.00 - $633.00

  Uncirculated: $1.05 - $38,187.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $36.00 - $1,200.00

  Uncirculated: $275.00 - $3,038.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $40.00 - $750.00

  Uncirculated: $800.00 - $35,000.00

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1877-S Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $0.75 - $423.00

  Uncirculated: $0.70 - $11,213.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $7.50 - $792.00

  Uncirculated: $128.59 - $3,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $20.00 - $375.00

  Uncirculated: $400.00 - $17,500.00

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1877-S/S Quarter S/Horizontal S (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $54.00 - $960.00

  Uncirculated: $460.00 - $25,850.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $81.99 - $540.00

  Uncirculated: $1,457.41 - $1,950.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $50.00 - $1,750.00

  Uncirculated: $1,850.00 - $25,000.00

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1877 Quarter, PL (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $660.00 - $2,820.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $407.00 - $823.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1,250.00 - $3,500.00

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1877 Quarter, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $660.00 - $22,325.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $900.01
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $900.00 - $35,000.00

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1877 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $8,025.00 - $11,456.25
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $10,000.00 - $20,000.00

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1877-S Quarter S/Horiz S FS-501 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $114.00 - $374.00

  Uncirculated: $150.00 - $3,055.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $33.13 - $145.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $50.00 - $1,750.00

  Uncirculated: $1,850.00 - $25,000.00

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1877-CC Quarter RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $280.00

  Uncirculated: $423.00 - $2,280.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $195.00 - $249.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $45.00 - $775.00

  Uncirculated: $850.00 - $3,350.00

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1877 Quarter (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $384.00 - $1,035.00

  Uncirculated: $3.60 - $8,625.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $397.50 - $2,656.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $475.00 - $600.00

  Uncirculated: $650.00 - $9,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1877 Quarter

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1877 quarters significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades, particularly those in Mint State (MS) condition, command substantial premiums. The Carson City (CC) mint coins are especially valuable in high grades due to their lower mintage and the popularity of CC mint marks among collectors.

For both mints, coins with strong strikes, full luster, and minimal contact marks are highly sought after. Toning can also play a role in desirability, with attractively toned specimens often commanding higher prices.

Several factors can influence the value of 1877 quarters beyond condition:

1. Mint mark: Carson City (CC) coins are generally more valuable than San Francisco (S) coins due to lower mintage and collector preference.

2. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details, especially on Liberty's head and the eagle's feathers, are more desirable.

3. Die state: Late die state coins with interesting characteristics can command premiums among specialists.

4. Provenance: Coins with a notable ownership history or from famous collections can be more valuable.

5. Certification: Coins graded and authenticated by reputable third-party grading services often command higher prices and are more liquid in the market.